Trump confirmed he used harsh language with Netanyahu during a call that halted planned Israeli strikes on Beirut. Netanyahu downplayed any rift, saying the two leaders remain close despite “tactical disagreements.”
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Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Gaza threaten the US ceasefire, risking the fragile peace agreement amid escalating regional tensions. Tehran has suspended indirect talks and threatened to open new fronts if hostilities continue.
Bulgaria wins its first Eurovision Song Contest with Dara's "Bangaranga" amid protests and boycotts over Israel's participation. The contest in Vienna featured 25 countries and was marked by political tensions and demonstrations.
A federal judge has ordered the University of Pennsylvania to comply with an EEOC subpoena seeking information about Jewish employees as part of an investigation into alleged antisemitic discrimination on campus, while exempting certain Jewish-affiliated organizations from disclosure. The EEOC's probe follows multiple antisemitic incidents at the university and examines its response to related protests, with the judge acknowledging the subpoena's flaws but upholding its narrow purpose. The university plans to appeal the decision, citing concerns over employee privacy and constitutional rights amid ongoing efforts to address antisemitism.
An American-born Israeli soldier, Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with details of his death undisclosed. The conflict, which has caused nearly 1,200 deaths in Lebanon and significant displacement of over one million people, has intensified as Israel expands its military campaign to establish a security zone along the border. Humanitarian concerns have been raised by the UN and aid organizations, urging a ceasefire to prevent further escalation and suffering.
Amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel following U.S. and Israeli strikes, diplomatic efforts involving indirect talks facilitated by Pakistan and other regional players have reportedly begun, though official confirmations remain pending. The war has caused over 2,000 deaths, displaced millions, and disrupted global energy markets, pushing Brent crude oil prices above $100 a barrel amid fears of supply shortages. Despite ongoing hostilities marked by missile strikes and air raids, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism about potential negotiations, while regional tensions and economic risks continue to mount.
UK Revokes Visas of US Commentators Over Public Good Concerns
The UK Home Office has revoked visas of American commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing concerns their presence would not be "conducive to the public good." The decision follows their controversial statements on Israel and has drawn mixed reactions.